In brief
Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto slammed the US for limiting Ukraine’s satellite and intelligence feeds, calling it a 'complete mistake' that could prolong Russia’s aggression. Trump has denied slowing Ukraine’s internet or stopping early‑warning alerts, but US officials say they have reduced some satellite services. Under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Italy has remained a staunch ally, shipping aid while openly criticizing U.S. policy. The move highlights the tech edge of modern warfare, where satellite and Starlink links keep Ukrainian forces online and any loss could shift the battlefield.
Italy’s defence minister, Guido Crosetto, slammed the U.S. for cutting Ukraine’s satellite and intelligence feeds. He said it was a 'complete mistake' that would stretch Russia’s war and give Putin more time.
In a BBC interview, Crosetto warned that any reduction in data or high‑speed internet would look like weakness to the Kremlin, possibly encouraging further aggression.
Trump has denied requests to slow Ukraine’s internet or stop early‑warning alerts, but the U.S. has reportedly acted to limit certain satellite services.
Under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Italy has stayed a staunch ally of Ukraine, shipping military and humanitarian aid while openly criticising the U.S. for policies that could backfire.
Tech‑savvy listeners will note how satellite and Starlink-like links keep Ukrainian forces online; losing them could tip the battlefield in Russia’s favour.
